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OM System OM-5 vs OM System OM-5 II

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The OM-5 wins 2 of 2 scored specs (weight); the OM-5 II wins 0. The OM-5 isn't sold new at the stores we track.

2 WINSBuy it if you want: weight.A small, weather-sealed Micro Four Thirds body with strong stabilization, suited to travel and outdoor photographers who want a light kit rather than video power.
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0 WINSBuy it if you want: the handling and system you prefer.
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Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • OM System OM-5125 × 85 × 50 mm · 414 g
  • OM System OM-5 II125.3 × 85.2 × 52 mm · 418 g

Where they differ

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PRICE & SCORE
PriceNot sold new$1,050
CameraFits score7.4BEST7.3
PHOTO
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/32000 elec1/8000 mech · 1/32000 elec
VIDEO
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.—10 ms · 4K full width, DPReview
Colour depth10-bit records far more colour detail than 8-bit, so footage holds up when you grade it. Worth it if you edit video.—8-bit 4:2:0
Open gateRecords the whole sensor area, so you can crop the same clip to both widescreen and vertical video.—No
Cooling fanA built-in fan lets the camera record for long stretches without overheating.—No
BODY & HANDLING
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.414 gBEST418 g
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.2.36M-dot, 0.69×2.36M-dot, 1.37×